The Royal Baby: Live updates

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare to welcome their bundle of joy into the world, CNN has the latest details of this momentous occasion.
Follow our live blog as we continue the baby watch as well as details released from St James's Palace on the future heir to British throne in addition to interviews, videos and interactives.

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by Bryony.Jones7/22/2013 11:47:56 AM

So, how much longer is the "Great Kate Wait" going to last? All eyes are on the front door of the Lindo Wing, but it could be some time before we spot the royal messenger leaving the hospital for Buckingham Palace.

Speculation has been rife about mom-to-be, the Duchess of Cambridge since her pregnancy was announced.

by Lauren.Moorhouse on Jul 22, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Hollywood royalty Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were constantly in the tabloids when they announced they were expecting their first biological child, Shiloh, who was born in 2006. They have six children -- three of whom were adopted.

by Lauren.Moorhouse on Jul 22, 2013 at 3:10 PM

She certainly wasn't a gossip magazine staple but when Dolly the Sheep was born in 1996 it was definitely among the world's most closely-watched.

Meet the family -- When it comes to titles in the British royal family, it can all get a bit confusing. The new heir will be His or Her Royal Highness Prince or Princess (the baby's name) of Cambridge, St. James's Palace said this month.

But can you tell the difference between the Earl of Wessex and the Duke of York? Learn about the members of the family and how the royal baby will fit in to the line of succession with our family tree interactive on CNN.

VIDEO: There is often a lot of discussion around what the royal family actually does. Peter Phillips, Queen Elizabeth II's eldest grandchild, talks to CNN about the reality behind a royal up-bringing and his hopes for the new heir.

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So we know that not everyone is whooping with excitement at the prospect of a new prince or princess, and the numbers of people lining the street outside the hospital and waiting for news at Buckingham Palace are pretty tiny, compared to the population as a whole.

I don't know why people give so much importance to some family...even the media.bbJul 22, 2013 at 5:13 PM

What is this whole big fuss about?AndyJul 22, 2013 at 5:22 PM

OMG..Who the hell cares!jjJul 22, 2013 at 5:20 PM

For the record, you're not the only ones who are a little fed up of the lengthy wait for this baby, and the mass speculation it has provoked -- even the Queen herself said last week that she hoped her great-grandson or great-granddaughter would hurry up and arrive, since she has a holiday planned, as CNN's Erin Burnett reported:

VIDEO: Are you sick of royal baby watch 2013? You aren't alone -- Queen Elizabeth is too as CNN's Erin Burnett reports.

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To those of you that say, "Who cares?", "Why should anyone care?", I have a suggestion you may wish to heed... Stop reading the articles, mute your tv, and let those of us that DO care enjoy this momentous occassion.

VIDEO: Queen Elizabeth II and her cousin, Margaret Rhodes, have always been close. The two were childhood playmates and close friends through their adult lives.

One would expect Rhodes to be unbearably excited, right? As it turns out, “Not terribly,” she told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, exploding with laughter. “Well, you know, everybody has babies, and it’s lovely. I don’t get wildly excited about it.”

The 88-year-old also discussed how Kate is doing as a member of the royal family as well and how she still catches up with the queen at the weekend.

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We've been getting lots of comments after our earlier post in which some of the celebrities who've been tweeting about the new baby suggested what he or she should be called.

Many bookies have been taking bets on what the latest addition to the royal family will be called. You can even wager -- at odds of 500/1 -- that William and Kate will name the youngster Elvis, after a monarch of a completely different kind: the "King of Rock 'n' Roll."

by Lauren.Moorhouse on Jul 10, 2013 at 1:46 PM

So will the royal couple pick a traditional, regal name? Or will they perhaps go for something a little more modern or playful? Read more on CNN.com and have your say in the comments, or by taking part in our polls.